Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner – September 2026 Start
Swansea | £14.25 per hour | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Do you believe every child deserves a magical start to their learning journey?
Are you passionate about creating fun, nurturing, and inspiring experiences for young children every single day?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team in Swansea this September. This is more than just a childcare role — it’s a chance to make a genuine difference during the most important years of a child’s development.
Whether you’re experienced or looking to grow your career in Early Years, we want someone who brings energy, creativity, kindness, and a love for helping children thrive.
✨ What Makes This Role Different?
✔ Hourly rate – £14.25 per hour
✔ Supportive and friendly team environment
✔ Opportunities for training and career progression
✔ Creative, child-centred setting where your ideas matter
✔ A workplace where you’ll feel valued and appreciated
Your Role Will Include:
- Creating a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5
- Planning engaging activities that inspire curiosity and confidence
- Supporting children’s emotional, social, and educational development
- Building positive relationships with families and colleagues
- Observing and tracking children’s progress
- Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing are always a priority
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (preferred)
- Has experience working in an Early Years setting
- Is caring, energetic, and reliable
- Loves working as part of a team
- Has a genuine passion for helping children learn through play
Start Date:
September 2026
Location:
Swansea
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If you’re ready to join a setting where children are at the heart of everything we do — and where your hard work is truly recognised — we’d love to hear from you.
⭐ Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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